ving for everyday use, with a combustion engine that supports longer journeys through intelligent energy management, aligning with Indonesia’s growing need for flexible electrified mobility amid still-developing charging infrastructure. The debut model for Indonesia is the BYD M6 DM, a seven-seat MPV marking the brand’s first plug-in hybrid offering in Indonesia. Pre-orders and test drives began on May 19 through BYD’s Indonesian dealer net...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/25

VinFast Indonesia officially launches VF MPV 7 built at Subang plant Announced on May 21, 2026, VinFast has officially launched the locally produced VF MPV 7 in Indonesia, a few months after inaugurating its EV plant in Subang, West Java, in December 2025. The launch was accompanied by a four-day showcase event in Laguna featuring test drives and product displays for media, partners, and consumers. The VF MPV 7 measures 4,740 x 1,872 x 1,734 mm ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/22

uper One Embodied AI van, it says it will have established dual growth engines. The company’s twin goals are to become one of the top three robotics companies in North America within five years by deployment volume in EAI humanoid and bionic robots, and becoming a leader in the North American EAI MPV market with its EAI automotive robots. (Faraday Future release on May 17, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/21

Huawei-backed HIMA launches Luxeed V9 range-extended electric MPV On May 15, the Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) launched the Luxeed V9 range-extended electric MPV. The model is available in one RWD and three 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 389,800 to CNY 519,800. The Luxeed V9 measures 5,359mm long, 2,009mm wide, and 1,879mm or 1,859mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,250mm. The Luxeed V9 features a 1.5T four-cylinder range ex...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

uary–April 2025 period. Sales were widely distributed across its model range, with the Limo Green 7-seater topping the lineup at 6,480 units. It was followed by the VF 3 mini-SUV with 5,273 deliveries, the VF 5 at 4,732 units (including Herio Green variants), and the VF 6 with 2,704 units. The VF MPV 7 also posted solid demand with 2,526 units sold in April, while the VF 7 maintained steady traction at 1,148 units. Additional contributions came...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

a CAAM press release (China’s monthly sales figures) Vehicle sales data (flash report for April 2026) April 2026 Jan. – Apr. 2026 Sales vol. (1,000 units) Share (%) y/y (%) Sales vol. (1,000 units) Share (%) y/y (%) Sedan/Hatchback 725 28.7 -24.0 2,856 29.8 -21.5 MPV 79 3.1 -15.1 301 3.1 -18.4 SUV 1,305 51.7 14.5 4,820 50.3 6.9 Mini Van 21 0.8 -40.0 87 0.9 -30.8 PV Total 2,129 84.3 -4.2 8,063 84.2 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

Auto China 2026: BAIC Group exhibits over 20 products, starts accepting pre-orders for Wendao V9 MPV On April 24, at the Auto China 2026 event, BAIC Group exhibited over 20 products and started accepting pre-orders for the Wendao V9 flagship MPV. The model is available in four variants, with pre-order prices ranging from CNY 219,900 to CNY 286,900. Deriving design from the Arc-Flow concept and oriental aesthetics, the Wendao V9 measures 5,300mm l...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/09

VinFast launches VF MPV 7 in Philippines, deliveries set for PIMS 2026 Reported on May 4, 2026, Vietnamese EV maker VinFast introduced the VF MPV 7 in the Philippines, marking the model’s third overseas market and the brand’s first non-SUV offering in the Philippines. Pricing starts at PHP 1.518 million, or PHP 1.239 million under the battery subscription program. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in June during the Philippine International M...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

NEX secures exclusive rights to distribute BAW M8 EV in Thailand Reported on May 5, 2026, Thailand SET-listed NEX Point Plc (NEX), an EV company affiliated with Energy Absolute Plc, has signed an agreement with Chinese automaker Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) to become the exclusive distributor of the 7–9-seat BAW M8 EV in Thailand, marking its expansion into the passenger MPV EV segment. Pricing for the BAW M8 is expected to be announced in Ma...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Auto China 2026: Dongfeng Forthing debuts Xinghai V6 electric MPV set for launch in H2 2026 On April 24, at the Auto China 2026, Dongfeng Forthing debuted the Xinghai V6 large 6-seater battery electric MPV set for launch in the second half (H2) of 2026, which is the first vehicle model developed in-depth with Huawei. Adopting an oriental design language, the Xinghai V6 measures 4,835mm long, 1,900mm wide, and 1,755mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,9...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

rm is further empowered by Geely’s Full-Domain AI system, enabling features such as AI-based torque distribution, AI adaptive all-terrain modes, one-touch intelligent vehicle recovery, and AI-driven body posture adjustment. In addition, Zeekr opened pre-sales for the refreshed 009 luxury flagship MPV, while the mid-to-large-size flagship SUV 8X and the luxury flagship SUV 9X were also showcased. Lynk & Co presented the global debut of its first...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

wei ADS 5.0, and the WEWA 2.0 architecture. The model is also equipped with the HarmonyOS-based cockpit featuring the Celia intelligent agent, dual optical-path imaging LiDAR, and supports conditional L3 automated driving. During the auto show, GAC also unveiled the next-generation Trumpchi E8 PHEV MPV, the first model to feature GAC’s new ADiMOTION plug-in hybrid technology, with fuel consumption of 3.98L/100km and a combined range of 1,537km....

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

Auto China 2026: Leapmotor presents its full lineup and launches Lafa5 Ultra all-electric hatchback On April 24, Leapmotor announced that it will showcase its full product lineup consisting of the A, B, C and D-series models at the Auto China 2026. The vehicles on display belong to multiple segments, including sedan, SUV and MPV, with battery electric and extended-range powertrain types both available. Additionally, the new all-electric hatchback...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30

Auto China 2026: HARMAN Ready Display enters mass production in China with ARCFOX Wendao V9 On April 24, HARMAN, at Auto China 2026, announced that HARMAN Ready Display will debut in the Wendao V9, the first premium multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) from ARCFOX, bringing Samsung’s proven display technology into the vehicle cabin on a mass scale. The Wendao V9 is the first mass-production vehicle in China to feature HARMAN Ready Display, incorporating...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

rch 2026) retail sales of 48,096 vehicles, marking its second consecutive year of all-time high sales. Mitsubishi Motors’ market share in Vietnam rose to 14.9%, gaining 1.6 percentage points as the country’s automotive sector continued to expand. The Xpander remained Vietnam’s top-selling ICE MPV for the seventh straight year and best-selling ICE vehicle overall for the fourth consecutive year, with 19,731 units sold.  In March 2026 alone,...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/29

Auto China 2026: Luxeed announces premier of Luxeed V9 MPV On April 25, Luxeed presented its full lineup models at Auto China 2026. The brand’s strategic MPV, the Luxeed V9, also celebrated its premiere. The Luxeed V9 is equipped with rear-wheel steering and the Tuling chassis platform. It has a turning radius of 5.35 meters, among the smallest in its class. It has a versatile layout embodying "Boundless Space and Grandeur". The refreshed Luxee...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/27

VinFast delivers 27,609 EVs in Vietnam in March, up 127% YoY; Q1 totals 53,684 units Announced on April 10, 2026, VinFast reported sales of 27,609 electric vehicles in Vietnam in March 2026, a 127% YoY increase, further consolidating its leadership in the domestic EV market. The Limo Green led monthly sales with 6,795 units, followed by the VF MPV 7 at 2,521 units and the VF 7 at 1,732 units. Other models included the VF 6 (3,152 units), VF 5 (4,...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/17

MIAS 2026: MG G50 PHEV MPV now open for reservations in Philippines Announced on April 10, 2026, MG Philippines highlighted the MG5 Prestige together with its electrified MPV, the MG G50 PHEV, at the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS).  Reservations for MG’s first PHEV are now being accepted, with pricing starting at PHP 1,398,888, while market launch is expected soon. The G50 PHEV is powered by a 1.5-liter plug-in hybrid setup paired with ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/16

VinFast Auto launches MPV 7 EV in India On April 15, VinFast Auto India launched the VF MPV 7, a locally assembled seven-seater electric MPV produced at its Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu facility. The vehicle runs on a 60.13 kWh lithium-ion battery delivering 517 km of ARAI-certified range, with DC fast charging from 10% to 70% in 30 minutes (up to 80 kW). The front-wheel-drive powertrain produces 150 kW and 280 Nm of torque, with 0-100 km/h in under 9...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/15

a CAAM press release (China’s monthly sales figures) Vehicle sales data (flash report for March 2026) March 2026 Jan. – Mar. 2026 Sales vol. (1,000 units) Share (%) y/y (%) Sales vol. (1,000 units) Share (%) y/y (%) Sedan/Hatchback 844 29.1 -19.8 2,131 30.2 -20.6 MPV 92 3.2 -14.8 222 3.1 -19.3 SUV 1,448 49.9 13.9 3,515 49.9 4.4 Mini Van 28 1.0 -24.3 66 0.9 -27.2 PV Total 2,412 83.2 -2.3 5,934 84.2 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/13